First published in 1981, George is a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper.

When his grandmother drinks his special new potion, however, the results are explosive and the most incredible things begin to happen. It’s the start of George’s amazing adventures which provide a wonderful knockabout comic romp for the audience.

Presented by the Birmingham Stage Company, the show will be at the Civic from November 9-13.

BSC specialise in performing stage versions of many children’s classic books and their past hit shows here have included Horrible Histories, Why The Whales Came and Jungle Book.

In the title role of George’s Marvellous Medicine is Clark Devlin (pictured), who recently toured in Horrid Henry.

BSC’s founder and actor manager, Neal Foster, says: “Our new adaptation by David Wood will take the show onto a new level. We think it’s one of the most exciting shows for children we’ve ever staged.”